JAMMU, Apr 17: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today brushed aside a National Conference (NC) demand for imposition of Governor's rule in the state and asserted that the PDP-BJP government would combat the existing situation. Accusing Pakistan of disturbing the tranquility in the valley, Nirmal said that both the Centre and the state government were trying to deal with the situation and predicted that Islamabad would taste defeat.

“The state government as well as the central government will deal with the situation. We are doing our best to control the situation and we shall be able to do it,” he said. “Our efficient and brave security forces are doing their bit and I am sure we will able to combat the situation. All this disturbance is created by Pakistan, but they will have to face defeat,” he added.

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Scores of students were injured today in clashes with police at several places when they took out protest rallies in solidarity with students of Pulwama College who were allegedly assaulted by security forces on Saturday.
Several cops including a police officer were also injured in these clashes. Several students were admitted in the hospital after they were injured in day long clashes.
These clashes occurred at almost all the colleges including SP College, AS College, Ba